Revelation 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 16:2 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men whic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 16:2 — KJV
“And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.”
— Revelation 16:2 (KJV)
Revelation 16:2 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 16:2
“And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 16:2: went, fell, men
“And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 16:2: went, fell, men
“And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 16:2: men, mark, beast
“They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; but they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 16:2: earth, grievous, men
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast? How...: or, Also when”
Shares key themes with Revelation 16:2: noisome, sore, men
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